(Original post by journalisima)
Hey, I found this on the BC website but finding it frustratingly vague in terms of

what the job actually involves

what they're looking for

It mentions language skills but I can't see any specified...I also heard rumours of a BC grad scheme for people with language skills, so that's worrying me a little.

Anyone else interested?

I think it's only been advertised in the past couple of days *embarrassingly over-keen alert* so maybe more information will come out in the next few days.

I assume you mean the English Teaching Graduate Scheme?
If so,
It is for UK graduates who are currently unemployed and helps them to fund a Cambridge CELTA or Trinity CertTESOL course. Which is what you will need to then go find a job in the UK or abroad as a teacher of English as a foreign language.
From the website:
"How will my application be assessed?
If you meet all the eligibility criteria, your application will be put forward to a selection panel. Successful applicants should demonstrate the following skills, knowledge and experience:

An appropriate understanding of what working in EFL involves and a commitment to learners and learning
Evidence of some experience as a teacher
Evidence of an interest and openness to other cultures
Good use of English throughout the application form

Your application form as a whole should reflect a commitment to the scheme and to TEFL (for example, a very short statement would suggest a lack of genuine interest in the scheme).

As there are a limited number of grants available, the selection panel will be using the criteria above to determine which applicants best display real interest in, understanding of and suitability for working as an EFL teacher.

Where two applications are assessed as equal on the above criteria, preference will be given to the applicant who would otherwise have been unable to fund the full cost of a Cambridge CELTA or Trinity CertTESOL course. This will be assessed according to what you have written in the 200 word statement in answer to the question “Why do you need a British Council training grant?”."

It isn't the Teaching Graduate Scheme as far as I can tell. The advert is frustrating without any additional documents to further explain what it is they want! I may give them a call tomorrow to find out what its all about.

Did you see the links to the pdf person specs? It kinda helps on what they are looking for, but not really a clue on what is on offer. They were less vague last year, which may give a clue whats on offer this year. http://episerverdev.britishcouncil.o...e-scheme-2012/

Ah that's really helpful, thanks. In my mind there's a difference between "fluent" and "proficient" but they use both during the application process, which was a bit confusing/concerning . B1 is far more manageable!

With a cryptic job description like that, I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't get many applicants! Last year what they wanted for each role was so clear. I've decided to reapply but not sure where to choose. I'm going to go primarily for Kenya amongst others seeing as I have a CELTA and they concentrate on English and Exams.
They had Portugal available last year, I would have loved to have gone there.

I'm interested too though I am midway through my degree, it's definitely something I will be applying to when I graduate. Next year I'm doing the english language assistantship in Europe with BC but I only learned of the grad scheme recently.

I speak French and Spanish, and want to start picking up a 4th language next year since I'll have a lot of free time on my hands. Maybe Portuguese or Mandarin.

Would be very interested in applying to the Global Network scheme in India or China.

The info on the site is a little vague - but from what I gather the scheme covers different roles based on your experience/competencies and is 2 years long. Mainly revolves around business development.